Sigiriya Rock and Dambulla Cave Temple Day Tour

From $150 11 hours Kingfisher Tours Sri Lanka Colombo, Habarana, Sigiriya Pickup available Free until 1 day before

Why we love it?

The Sigiriya Rock and Dambulla Cave Temple Day Tour offers a comprehensive exploration of two of Sri Lanka's most iconic historical sites. Over the course of 11 hours, participants will visit the ancient rock fortress of Sigiriya, renowned for its impressive frescoes and panoramic views, as well as the Dambulla Cave Temple, famous for its stunning Buddha statues and intricate murals. This tour is well-suited for history enthusiasts, cultural travelers, and those looking to experience the natural beauty of Sri Lanka. What sets this tour apart is the combination of guided insights from a professional guide, ensuring a deeper understanding of the sites' historical significance, alongside the convenience of hotel pickup and drop-off.

Inclusions

  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Fuel surcharge
  • TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Port pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions

  • Food and drinks
  • Entrance Fees

Itinerary

Step 1

Meet and greet your professional guide at Bandaranayake international Airport or your Hotels and head towards Kandy enroute visit via Natural Spice Garden,

Enjoy the Sri Lanka’s world renowned spices at their source where smells of cinnamons, pepper, cardamom, nutmeg and mace overwhelm the senses and the visitors are provided an insight into an age old industry of spice production, which attracted many a European and Asian merchants to the ports of ancient Sri Lanka.

Step 2

Head to Dambulla by enjoying the scenery or nap in the car on the way, where you arrive at the famous Dambulla Cave Temple. Here you will see ancient Buddha statutes and elaborate alfrescoes in caves that date back to the 1st-century. A UNESCO-listed World Heritage site, the temple also has a museum, which you will have the chance to visit.

Step 3

After wandering the site you’ll have time to look for lunch nearby before taking off for Sigiriya, one of the most important archaeological sites in all of Asia. Built in the 5th-century, Sigiriya is a stunning example of innovative architecture, gardening, urban planning, hydraulic engineering and art. Also a UNESCO-listed World Heritage site, the area was formerly the royal citadel of King Kasyapa and houses an fascinating museum of the its past.

Following places we cover :
• Spice Garden
• A full-day private tour of Sigiriya Rock and Dambulla Cave temple
• Enjoy in-depth attention and personalized commentary from a private guide
• See traditional villages and lush countryside on a drive into Sri Lanka’s interior
• Marvel at UNESCO-protected Sigiriya, a ruined fortress on a colossal rock
• Climb up to witness the frescoes, relics and awe-inspiring views

Step 4

Experience the best of Srilanka inside the Village with Kingfisher Tours and get the unique experience on a village life style.
Get a chance to go on an oxen cart ride and experience the world from the view of a village farmer. Have a relaxing catamaran safari through a calm lake. Walk through the golden fields ripe with their harvest of paddy. Watch an enjoyable traditional cooking demonstration that teaches you the basics of Sri Lankan cuisine. Delight your taste buds with a home cooked lunch made over a wood-fire and served on fragrant lotus leaves placed over woven trays. Enjoy the life of a Sri Lankan villager, just this day.

Step 5

Leave Sigiriya and drive back to Colombo and end your beautiful day trip

Please Note

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • All Hotels in Colombo
  • All Hotels in Negombo
  • Colombo Port
  • Bandaranayake International Airport

Know Before You Go

  • Public transportation nearby
  • Infants must sit on laps

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

Non-refundable after 1 day before start

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